Stories by Anwar Iqbal

Anwar Iqbal is the Washington correspondent for Dawn. During a long journalism career, he has interviewed world leaders and cultural icons, including US Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, poets Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Josh Malihabadi, Bacha Khan, Nobel laureate Abdus Salam, and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi.

‘US may not have enough forces to defend Israel against Iran’

Top American commander warns navy is stretched too thin; US has used nearly half of its THAAD interceptors. Updated 02 Aug, 2026 07:51am

Situationer: How the US stabilisation fund could help Pakistan

An arrangement through the US Treasury’s Exchange Stabilisation Fund would represent a direct bilateral financial mechanism between Washington and Islamabad. Updated 01 Aug, 2026 07:57am

Pakistan pitches textiles amid new US tariffs

Analysts estimate 10pc new tariff could reduce Pakistan’s textile exports by about $564m in FY26, with losses potentially exceeding $2bn. Updated 31 Jul, 2026 07:37am

US walks out on France at UN Security Council

Pakistan stays out of US-France dispute, focusing instead on Ukraine conflict. Updated 29 Jul, 2026 07:45am

Lull in Iran, US fighting ‘achieved by fresh round of diplomacy’

Turkish FM reaches out to Qatari, Pakistani leadership; Waltz says lull in strikes is Trump "making room for talks". Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:28am

Khanna backs Mamdani’s call for Netanyahu’s arrest

Concedes it is unlikely president will follow his call; accuses Trump of disregarding international law. Updated 26 Jul, 2026 10:11am

US announces visa restriction policy on cyber criminals, their immediate family members

Under the new policy, visa restrictions may be imposed on individuals found responsible for or complicit in cybercrime and cyber-enabled criminal activities. Published 25 Jul, 2026 11:24am

Trump slaps forced labour tariffs on 60 countries

Despite Aurangzeb’s efforts in US, Pakistan remains in 10pc category Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:54am

Aurangzeb for deeper partnership with US

His three-day visit produced no immediate announcement of a major financial package, but it has opened discussions on several fronts. Updated 24 Jul, 2026 08:44am

UN chief praises Pakistan’s peace initiatives to ‘reduce tensions and create space for dialogue’

“These efforts must be supported and strengthened in pursuit of a peaceful and durable settlement,” Guterres says. Published 23 Jul, 2026 11:45pm

Aurangzeb seeks US investment

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has invited US financial experts to visit Pakistan and identify... Published 23 Jul, 2026 06:59am

Pakistan opposes externally imposed solutions for Syria

Ambassador Ahmad says transitional justice was necessary not only to address past grievances but also to rebuild Syrian society after years of conflict. Updated 23 Jul, 2026 07:44am

Aurangzeb seeks Honeywell’s help for refinery sector

Explores financing options with US Exim Bank and DFC Published 22 Jul, 2026 06:25am

Aurangzeb seeks $10bn support facility from US

The proposed facility provides US Treasury-backed support to strengthen Pakistan’s reserves, ease debt pressures, and stabilise the economy. Updated 22 Jul, 2026 07:43am

India scrutiny fuels US push to criminalise foreign repression

Legislation proposes to makes repression a specific federal crime for first time. Updated 22 Jul, 2026 07:36am

US technology firm proposes refinery modernisation plan for Pakistan in meeting with finance minister

Aurangzeb welcomes proposed initiative; says it could help enhance domestic refining capacity and reduce dependence on imported petroleum products. Published 21 Jul, 2026 10:47am

Aurangzeb arrives in US for trade talks

WASHINGTON: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Saturday evening for a three-day visit... Published 20 Jul, 2026 06:49am

Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in US on 3-day visit, expected to hold talks on trade, finance, investment

Talks are expected to cover tariffs, market access, investment opportunities and broader economic cooperation. Published 19 Jul, 2026 10:03am

US cuts stay for foreign journalists

• I visa holders limited to 240 days; Chinese media persons restricted to three months • Fixed-term admissions to replace Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:01am

Trump administration finalises overhaul of foreign journalists' visas, ends 'duration of status' system

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press warns that the new system could create opportunities for political interference in newsgathering. Published 18 Jul, 2026 11:27pm